Jumble Thrift Shop

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11 Responses

1. on July 9, 2009 at 9:16 am | Reply Barnabas

   Complain about all the Scandinavians, Irish, and Germans who clog up your store. And especially the LUTHERANS.

   
   
2. on July 9, 2009 at 9:31 am | Reply How do you civilly respond to racist remarks? - 22 Words

   [...] Sometimes we should reply harshly to racism, but my brother asks (in 22 words), [...]

   
   
3. on July 9, 2009 at 10:14 am | Reply Mrs Words

   You could say you opened the shop in her community because you liked the exciting mix of different people and you just love the way your shop has become a meeting place for everyone. )

   
   
4. on July 9, 2009 at 12:22 pm | Reply abigailsleftovers

   I think I would be tempted to civilly show her the door. However, that is probably not a helpful response.

   Mrs. Words and Barnabas give excellent options. Maybe (if this were truly the case), you could remark about the great donations to the thrift store by people of differing races and how it’s improved your inventory and selection. And how grateful you are for *all* your customers.

   
   
5. on July 9, 2009 at 1:29 pm | Reply Kendra the Bow Lady

   A perplexed/confused/baffled facial expression with a “What?” might let a person know that their remark was out of line.

   
   
6. on July 9, 2009 at 1:32 pm | Reply Kendra the Bow Lady

   p.s. I’ve gleaned that tip from the world of adoption and parents who have kids of different skin colors who frequently get (absurd, ignorant, pick-your-adjective) questions or remarks and need a quick (since it’s usually in passing) response that says a lot.

   
   
7. on July 9, 2009 at 1:34 pm | Reply ToilingAnt

   I’m a big fan of ‘frown power” (google it) myself, or the wide-eyed, stunned look, followed by a hushed, “I can’t believe an intelligent person like you said that.”

   
   
8. on July 9, 2009 at 4:18 pm | Reply Joel

   You could say something like, “I KNOW! How DARE someone of a different race than you desire affordable clothing!” Take the comment to its logical (and by that I mean illogical) conclusion.

   
   
9. on July 9, 2009 at 9:09 pm | Reply Laurie Lynn

   “Clear, civil” comebacks?
   “Clear” I can think of, but honestly you got me on the “civil”.
   I think I’d have to bite my tongue. “We appreciate all our customers” is nice…
   Yeah, and ask for advice. Some good ideas in the comments! (Mrs. Words’ idea is very gracious and civil!”)

   
   
10. on July 9, 2009 at 10:14 pm | Reply Dana

    “Oh, we just love it! We want the whole world to come to Fulda. And spend a couple dollars, too!” Good. Civil.

    “My problem is with those pesky Whiners. Man, they are the worst of the worst. I never know what to do with those Whiners.” Not so good. Quite uncivil.

    
    
11. on July 10, 2009 at 11:12 am | Reply jumblethrift

    This is good stuff, folks. Thank you! I’ll definitely keep these in my hip pocket and pull them out as needed.

    Cheers, KP